"Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint, rosemary and thyme. Blackcurrants, too. Full-bodied with fine, chewy tannins that show beautiful length and consistency. Racy and beautiful, with lots of subtle and refined character. Slightly more cabernet sauvignon this year, which adds class to the wine. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot and 10% petit verdot....

"The Madonna delle Grazie further ups the game. At this stage it’s showing a brooding nose with tightly wound texture, a magnified version of its peer Brunello. Layers of dark, juicy berries lifted by blood orange, wild undergrowth and its mineral character. Long and intense, it fully showcases how the 2021 combines both 2019’s succulence with 2020’s power. Spellbinding. Tasted...

"Light mineral tones frame a core of fragrant fruit with crushed rose and limestone. This is a production of just 2,730 bottles." 97, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

"Intense, classy nose with real voluptuousness. Polished tannins are there in abundance with really bright fruit in great balance. This should beguile right through its (presumably long) life. Glossy fruit and fine, very ripe tannins. Good freshness and length. (JR)" 18, Jancis Robinson